My name is Fred!

Sex: Male

Breed: Dachshund x

Estimated Date of Birth : 09/18/2009

His rough exterior hides one of the sweetest dogs we’ve ever met. Fred may not be visibly perfect and he may no longer have the body of a young dog but his soul gives what his appearance can not. This boy loves with his whole entire heart! If his old bones would allow it he’d be in your lap every second of every day. He wants nothing more than to be with you and for him that time, that little bit of attention is enough. He’s the kindest old man and we are determined to find him a family who will give him the caring end of life he so deserves. A retirement filled with soft places he can rest his tired bones and more love that his larger than life heart can handle.

Fred was part of a group of 13 senior dogs who lost their long time rescuer when she went on hospice. She was no longer able to care for her animals and they all needed a soft place to land. All 13 are now in foster care with us and waiting for loving forever homes. Fred is part of this crew and looking for a home that understands that he’s an old dog in an old dogs body and our goal is just to keep him comfortable and happy for the time he has left.

Fred is significantly overweight. More to love right? But the reality is that extra weight puts a strain on his aging bones. We’ve got him on a reduced calorie diet plan and his future adopter should continue this diet in the future. Fred is also currently being treated for an eye issue and walks with a tilt to his head. The tilt is nothing we can fix and only adds to his old man charm. Fred will never be perfect but we can promise if you open your heart and open your home the love he’ll give in return will last a lifetime. We hope we can find him a kind human who will do just that! If you are interested in adopting a Marley's Mutts please fill out an application at http://marleysmutts.org/adoptionprocess/